BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

GREAT BLUE HERON (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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GBH -1

Sometimes nature saves the best for last. After a couple of hours of wandering around on a hot muggy morning with nothing much to show for it we came across this heron. It had its back to us at first but slowly turned sideways concentrating on the water. The lake is full of small catfish and he waited patiently for one to swim by. We were happy to be standing in the shade and waited along with him. Before too long he caught one and I walked away the first decent shots of the day.

GBH -2

39 thoughts on “GREAT BLUE HERON (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

  1. quietsolopursuits's avatar

    Great shots of the heron!

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  2. George McNeill's avatar

    What a great shot your first one is. The action of the water running from the heron’s bill and the reflections in the water captures beautifully a moment in it’s life.

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  3. lauramacky's avatar

    They are among my favorite birds. I once saw one swallow a rodent!

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  4. Inger's avatar

    Wonderful captures, the reflection add to the excitement of the photo!

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  5. A Curious Introvert's avatar

    The way you captured the water, the reflection and catching the fish were absolutely fantastic!

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  6. Barbara Froman's avatar

    Gorgeous! And luminous. At first, I thought it was a painting…. 🙂

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  7. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Such great birds – the reflections add a nice effect.

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  8. v4vikey's avatar

    Beautiful shot with reflection……

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  9. Wiepkjen's avatar

    Absolutely worthwhile waiting for.

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  10. sandyjwhite's avatar

    Herons are such majestic birds. Your persistence paid off!

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  11. TZ's avatar

    I just love a GBH.

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  12. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    Caught in the act! Beautiful timing.

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  13. johnhadden's avatar

    Nice action shots Belinda! Love the reflections!

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  14. Unknown's avatar

    Nothing like the big wading birds. Nice shot.

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  15. Peter Hillman's avatar

    Its always fantastic to catch nature in action, and these are superb photographs Belinda. We have Grey Herons here, which look kind of similar. I see them on the canal, or near the river. Sometimes they are bold and you can see them on the rooftops nearby.

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